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Dear Crossroads families,

Crossroads is a special place and it is my pleasure to serve as principal.  Previously, I was principal at Valleywood Middle School for six years. Before that, I was an assistant principal and middle school teacher for Ridge Park Academy and Knapp Academy.

This year is going to be exceptional.  We are continuing the redesign we began prior to Ian’s retirement and the entire staff is excited about it.  We will continue our commitment to doing school differently. We are transitioning into a competency-based education and career pathways model where the majority of students’ educational experiences will focus on employability.  In addition to that, we are continuing our Workforce Friday initiative.  We strive for all of our graduating students to leave with an industry recognized certification. 

Our staff has a passion for Crossroads. We work hard for all students and pride ourselves in supporting students who desire extra support while they work toward graduation. Crossroads provides a safe, positive, and respectful environment designed to help students achieve their goals. Crossroads staff remains committed to building relationships with students and fostering a sense of belonging. The culture of engagement at Crossroads remains focused on meeting every student where they are and getting them what they need.  

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to the staff at Crossroads.

Sincerely,
J. Mathes
Principal
(616) 261-6166
justin.mathes@kentwoodps.org

The Staff of Crossroads Alternative High School, in partnership with the students, parents, and community will create a stimulating, positive, and safe environment ensuring mutual respect.

We believe that all students can learn essential and effective cognitive skills enabling them to be responsible and productive contributors in a changing world.

 "ALL students are honored students"

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Dorcus Williams
616-455-4400

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616-455-4400 x79927

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616-455-4400 x79936

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Whenever conditions warrant the closing of school, parents are asked to monitor the local television and radio stations beginning at 6:00 a.m. Every attempt is made to have the information broadcast no later than 6:30 a.m.

  • If school is canceled, all practices and rehearsals are also canceled. A decision will be made at 1:00 p.m. regarding sporting events, and evening programs.
  • There is no transportation to other districts.
  • Childcare is provided for those families already participating in the Kentwood Childcare Programs.
  • Parents should listen to local radio and television stations:
    • B93.7, WGRD AM & FM, WGUV, WKLQ, WLAV AM & FM, WOOD TV-8, WXMI TV-17, WWMT TV-3, and WZZM TV-13.

In the Event of a 2-hour Delay

  • Buses will pick up students 2 hours after their normal pick up time. For example, if your bus normally arrives at 6:34 a.m., it will now arrive at 8:34 a.m. The afternoon drop off times would remain the same as normal.
  • Breakfast will be served approximately 2 hours after the normally schedule time. For example, if your child’s breakfast normally starts serving around 6:55 a.m., they will start serving around 8:55 a.m.
  • School will begin 2 hours after the normal start of school. For example, if your child’s school starts at 7:37a.m., they will now start school at 9:37. Kentwood Staff will also report two hours after their normally scheduled time.
  • First session of KCTC/KTC classes will be canceled. Second session KCTC/KTC will begin at the normally scheduled time.
  • 9:37am - 10:40am - 1st Hour
  • 10:43am - 11:18am - 2nd Hour
  • 11:21am - 11:56am - 3rd Hour
  • 11:56am - 12:26 pm - Lunch
  • 12:29pm - 1:05pm - 4th Hour
  • 1:08pm - 1:44pm - 5th Hour
  • 1:47pm - 2:24pm  - 6th Hour

Crossroads Alternative High School

28 60th ST Kentwood, MI 49548
P: 616-261-6166 F: 616-261-6170

Principal

Justin Mathes

Dean of Academic Affairs

Dollineller Large
616-261-6166

Secretary

Serita Lovelady-Little
616-261-6166, ext. 61113

School Hours

Reg School day 7:34 am - 2:10 pm
Half Days 7:34 am - 10:40 am